Weather Report: South Holland, April 2026
April 2026 brought exceptionally dry and cloudy conditions to South Holland, marking a significant departure from typical spring weather patterns. The month was characterized by well-below-normal precipitation and sunshine levels, while temperatures remained slightly cooler than the seasonal average.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for April in South Holland reached 9.7 degrees Celsius, which is 0.3 degrees below the normal value of 10.0 degrees. The coldest reading of the month was recorded in Nieuwkoop on April 3rd, with a minimum of 0.1 degrees Celsius. In contrast, Gorinchem experienced the warmest conditions on April 4th, reaching 15.1 degrees Celsius. These extremes illustrate the variability typical of spring weather in the region.
Precipitation Patterns
April 2026 was remarkably dry across South Holland, with an average total precipitation of just 3.3 millimeters compared to the normal 77.1 millimeters. This represents a dramatic 96 percent deficit from expected rainfall amounts. Den Haag recorded the wettest single day on April 2nd with 4.6 millimeters of precipitation. Waddinxveen emerged as the wettest location overall during the month, accumulating 5.6 millimeters of total rainfall. The severe lack of precipitation would have had notable implications for water availability and agricultural conditions throughout the province.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
Sunshine hours were exceptionally limited during April, with only 29.8 hours recorded against a normal expectation of 282.3 hours. This represents an 89 percent reduction in sunshine, indicating persistently overcast skies throughout the month. The combination of minimal rainfall, reduced sunshine, and below-average temperatures created an unusually gloomy spring period for the region.
The weather pattern during April 2026 was distinctly atypical for spring in South Holland, with the extreme dryness and cloud cover being the most striking features of the month.